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Acquisition of Pharmasset, Inc. Other Transaction Costs (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Business Combinations [Abstract] | |||
| Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Transaction Costs | $ 9,040 | $ 28,461 | |
| Bridge Financing Costs Associated with Acquisition | 7,333 | 23,817 | |
| Restructuring Charges | 8,343 | 0 | |
| Other Costs Associated with Acquisition | $ 24,716 | $ 52,278 | $ 16,400 |
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Bridge Financing Costs Associated with Acquisition No definition available.
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Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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